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《Archives: The Nanyang Mystery》 S1·E9 (06:11) HSK 2
wǒ shì lái sòng yāo qǐng hán de

我是来送邀请函的

“I'm here to deliver the invitation letter.”

《Archives: The Nanyang Mystery》 S1·E9
TIMECODE: 06:11 · 1080P MASTER AUDIO

THE DIALOGUE REEL

1+1+1 SPOKEN CONTINUITY
[-1] PREVIOUS TURN shì shuí

是谁

“Who's there?”

wǒ shì lái sòng yāo qǐng hán de CURRENT FOCUS

我是 来 送邀请函 的

“I'm here to deliver the invitation letter.”

[+1] FOLLOW-UP TURN wǒ zài xǐ zǎo nǐ cóng mén fèng lǐ sāi jìn lái

“I'm showering. Just put it in through the door crack.”

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Scene: Daily Life
Function: STATING PURPOSE
Tone: POLITE
Emotion: NEUTRALITY
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN (PRAGMATIC SUBTEXT)

Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.

💡 Cultural Insight: Stating Identity at the Door

When answering '是谁' through a closed door, speakers use '我是来...的' to clarify intent immediately to avoid causing alarm.

INTENT TAGS: #identifying_self #stating_purpose #polite_exchange #service
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LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES

2 CHUNKS · 1 PARTICLES
我是来...的 SPOKEN CHUNK

I am here to...

A foundational pattern '我是来 + verb phrase + 的' used to state one's business or purpose when visiting.

邀请函 SPOKEN CHUNK

invitation letter / invitation card

Formal noun referring to written invitations for events, parties, or official gatherings.

Modal Particle「的」 (de) CHANGE OF STATE

Forms the '是...的' construction emphasizing the specific purpose of the speaker's visit.

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VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

2 EXPR · 0 GRAMMAR
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